Two strategies—one aimed at better patient health and the other at better business health—will convince physician EHR holdouts to go electronic. And a push from payers and patients won’t hurt. Read More

Physician practices face foundational changes in how they’re reimbursed for services. Knowing what’s ahead can help you prepare for and succeed in the health care delivery system of the future. Read More

How long will it take providers to recoup initial investment in population health management and begin to see a return on that investment? Recently surveyed healthcare executives say it will take four years or less. Read More

By identifying and tracking the patient data necessary for each transition of care within its network, St. Vincent’s Health Partners provides care coordination that improves the patient’s experience. McKesson Care Manager, a provider-oriented care management workflow and documentation solution, helps providers deliver high-quality, measurable care throughout each transition. Read More

McKesson’s Dr. Michael Blackman identifies three key steps that health care providers can take to make the transition to an upgraded or replacement health IT system as smooth and beneficial as possible. Read More

A full-range predictive analytics tool provides forecasts across multiple planning horizons to enable a cycle of real-time, continuous capacity planning that transforms the way you allocate resources. Read More

Optimizing healthcare analytics for continuous improvement takes time, patience and expertise. Learn how organizations can optimize healthcare analytics by avoiding common pitfalls, creating a data governance infrastructure, and developing an analytics culture. Read More

Similar to the business model transformation the cable industry experienced over two decades ago, the health care industry is experiencing radical change as it shifts from paying for volume to paying for value. Read More

As more healthcare systems transition from volume to value-based payment and adopt new care delivery models, their focus is moving to the right care in the most appropriate, lowest cost setting. Read More

Dr. Niloff relays his lessons learned for other small companies that partner with or are acquired by larger companies seeking to innovate to remain competitive and relevant in their respective markets. Read More

As the industry shifts care away from hospitals toward lower-cost venues for care, primary care providers will see an influx of patients, but the old model may not help to compete in this new marketplace. We’ve profiled three companies with innovative approaches to care. Read More

A New York Healthcare System applies process redesign principles to prep for the coding transition. Tips for provider organizations on their way or just beginning their journey to ICD-10 readiness. Read More

Providers and health plans should become more involved with the host of public- and private-sector initiatives feverishly working on new measures of health system performance as the industry re-orders its priorities and places a premium on value and population health. Read More